The Latest Breaking News from Alister Jack

Over 100,000 people sign petition telling Tories not to amend Equality Act

The UK Government is reportedly considering amending the Equality Act to define sex as 'biological rather than gender'

The National (Scotland) · Apr 7, 2023

Labour calls for Scotland election and brands Tories and SNP ‘democracy deniers’

Shadow Scotland secretary Ian Murray said new First Minister Humza Yousaf has ‘no mandate’.

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2023

Government didn’t block Scotland match from terrestrial TV – Scottish Secretary

Scotland defeated Spain 2-0 in the Euro 2024 qualifier at Hampden Park.

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2023

Alister Jack urges Scotland’s next FM to choose collaboration, not confrontation

The Scottish Secretary spoke out ahead of the new SNP leader being announced on Monday.

The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2023

'Colossal waste': Cost of Alister Jack's spin doctors revealed

THE cost to the taxpayer of Scotland Office spin doctors has been revealed amid accusations the department is wasting public money.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 23, 2023

UK Government is 'actively undermining' Scotland overseas, says Angus Robertson

THERE is an “emerging pattern of active undermining of Scottish interests overseas” by the UK Government, Scotland’s constitution secretary…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 20, 2023

Chancellor defends alcohol duty hike after criticism from Scotch whisky sector

'We will continue to engage with the industry'

Insider UK · Mar 16, 2023

Duty rise 'will be a broken system', says whisky boss and demands meeting with Hunt

CHIEF executive of the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) is demanding an urgent meeting with Jeremy Hunt to discuss the impact of alcohol duty…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 16, 2023

Hunt defends alcohol duty hike after criticism from Scotch whisky sector

The Scotch Whisky Association is demanding an urgent meeting with the Chancellor after he announced a 10.1% increase in alcohol duty from August.

The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023

Tory Budget 'attack on most vulnerable' that won't tackle cost of living crisis

While Hunt touted the Budget as a “plan for growth” and big business celebrated, smaller firms and those on benefits and low incomes were left…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 15, 2023